Just like pepper or coffee this beautiful name cocoa is associated for many people with exotic adventures in remote countries. As a child traveling the world was irresistibly attracting me and this is indeed how these wonderful products first got my attention. My chance was given to me by my father through whom I discovered early the world of plantations in Africa.

As a Swedish diplomat my father first worked for the Embassy in Paris in 1945. Years later his journey took him further south to Cameroon where he ran a trading company until eventually he settled in Madagascar in the 1970’s after he had taken over mining companies and sisal plantations.

So it is in Madagascar at our family estates that my journey through the fascinating world of cocoa spices and other delicious natural wonders really started. There I have learned over the years the secrets and subtleties of managing and developing plantations. Ultimately I focused on and specialized in fine cocoa and spices whilst my consistent aim was to achieve the highest quality in a sustainable way.

Today my plantations in Madagascar in Brazil and Indonesia supply world famous chocolatiers and chefs. In close collaboration with these passionate artists I experienced the fascinating artwork to conjure cocoa into chocolate or how pepper enhances recipes and ultimately I launched a small and exclusive line of chocolate and fine exotic foods.

The creation of ÅKESSON´S could not have taken place without the close collaboration and support of my family and friends. I am eternally grateful to all these people and especially to the growers and the team with whom I work every day.

Together we now invite you to a journey of discoveries through the world of our tropical foods…